Camp Oyo
Private
Camp Oyo is a Simon Kenton Council (Scouting America) camp on land set aside from the Roosevelt Game Refuge in 1926, located near West Portsmouth, Ohio, close to Shawnee State Forest and the Ohio and Scioto Rivers. It hosts a Scouts BSA resident summer camp along with Cub Scout day-camp sessions and troop rentals, using historic 1930s log buildings including an octagonal dining hall and a frontier-style blockhouse.
The practical details
We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Camp Oyo directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Alexander NashI attended Camp Oyo with a group of cadets from my school's MCJROTC for a week-long leadership camp. It was an amazing experience. The staff were incredibly kind and always ready to lend a hand when needed. Overall, the camp was a great experience, and I’m definitely planning to return next year.
★★★★Hunter's HoldfastThere is great hiking around the camp. The camp also has a really cool creek swimming hole, outdoor chapel and full time caretaker. (photos are from across Shawnee Road along the Harber Fork of Turkey Creek.
★★★★Amanda HorsleyRanger Matt Taylor was very knowledgeable of the properties history and was wonderful about answering questions regarding the camp.
★★★★★David WiserBoy Scout Camp OYO provides memories for many around the Tri-State and throughout the region. Scouts play an historical role in this region. Take the family by for a look at historic cabins and a lovely spot on Turkey Creek!
★★★★★Amanda FrostMy son goes to cub scouts and has day camp during the summer to go to here and we just had a Halloween camp out a few weekends ago. My son loves it here